County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pickaway County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pickaway County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Pickaway County — home to Circleville and Ashville — is immediately south of Columbus, giving families excellent access to Nationwide Children's Hospital for world-class autism evaluation. The Pickaway County Board of DD coordinates waiver services. Help Me Grow is available for children under 3. OCECD provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and Ohio's ABA insurance mandate applies.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Pickaway County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Federally funded PTI center serving Ohio families.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Pickaway County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Circleville
Berger Health System — Pediatric Services
Berger Hospital in Circleville serves as the primary community hospital for Pickaway County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through their pediatric department, with pathways to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus (~30 miles north) for comprehensive autism workups. Accepts most insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus (~30 miles) is the primary referral for specialized autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Circleville
Pickaway County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention for Pickaway County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy for children with developmental delays. Administered through Pickaway County Board of DD.
FREE under federal law. No diagnosis required — call as soon as developmental concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbus · multi-county
Collective Behavioral Therapy
BCBA-owned and operated in-home ABA therapy in Columbus serving Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Richland counties.
Source: https://www.collectivebehavioraltherapy.com
Chillicothe · multi-county
Hopebridge — Chillicothe/Ross County
Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Ross County families in the Chillicothe area. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach integrating speech and OT services. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Ohio's ABA insurance mandate covers commercially insured families. Medicaid accepted.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI serving Ross County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation for families in Chillicothe City Schools and other Ross County districts. Telehealth consultations available.
FREE. Ohio's federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI serving Pickaway County with free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one family support. Assists families navigating Circleville City Schools and Pickaway County local school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Circleville
Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Pickaway County's DD Board provides service coordination, eligibility determination, and access to county and state-funded disability supports. The gateway to Ohio's DD system for Circleville-area families, covering all ages from early intervention through adulthood.
Ohio county DD Boards are unique — no equivalent in most states. Apply early for waiver services.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Pickaway County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Ohio resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Ohio.
Ohio state guide →Nearby counties in Ohio
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